Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

39106 persons found

Dhar Mann

b. 1984

American entrepreneur and film producer (born 1984)

Dheeran Chinnamalai

b. 1756

Indian freedom fighter

Dhirubhai Ambani

Indian businessman (1932–2002)

Dhondo Keshav Karve

b. 1858

Indian social reformer (1858–1962)

Dhuka al-Rumi

Dhyan Chand

b. 1905

Indian field hockey player (1905–1979)

Diabé Bolumbu

b. 2004

French footballer (born 2004)

Diablo Cody

b. 1978

American writer and producer

Diahann Carroll

b. 1935

American actress and singer (1935–2019)

Diamanda Galás

b. 1955

American singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist (born 1955)

Diamond Jim Brady

b. 1856

American businessman

Diana Bolocco

b. 1977

Chilean journalist (born 1977)

Diana Darvey

b. 1945

British actor, singer and dancer (1945–2000)

Diana DeGarmo

b. 1987

American singer (born 1987)

Diana Dors

English actress and singer (1931–1984)

Diana Douglas

American actress (1923–2015)

Diana Hill (scientist)

New Zealand biochemist (1943–2024)

Diana Johnson

b. 1966

British politician (born 1966)

Diana Keppel, Countess of Albemarle

b. 1909

British noblewoman

Diana Liverman

b. 1954

Geographer and science writer

Diana Lynn

b. 1926

American actress (1926–1971)

Diāna Marcinkēviča

b. 1992

Latvian tennis player (born 1992)

Diana Morgan (screenwriter)

b. 1908

Welsh playwright and screenwriter (1908–1996)

Diana Muldaur

b. 1938

American actress (born 1938)